Montgomery County Races Make For An Interesting Primary Season

CONROE, TX — Early voting is in full swing in Texas, and despite the election being a midterm election there are enough interesting races to drive voters to the polls.

Early voting began on Tuesday and continues until March 2, with the state primary election on March 6.

The race for Montgomery County Judge is among the most watched with County Judge Craig Doyal facing a stiff challenge from State Rep Mark Keough.

Keough who is a local pastor, has picked some key conservative endorsements in Montgomery County.

Doyal, however has history on his side, having served as a county commissioner before being elected county judge in 2014.

In recent months, however, Doyal has faced challenges on the commissioners court related to tollway construction through Montgomery County, and in 2016, Doyal and County Commissioner Charlie Riley were suspended from offices by the State Office of Judicial Conduct after they were both indicted for violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

That ruling was later reversed by the Ninth Court of Appeals and the charges were dismissed.

Other key races in Montgomery County include the race for Precinct 2 Commissioner where Riley is challenged by Brian Dawson, a local business man, and Greg Parker, a former Comal County Commissioner.

Precinct 4 Commissioner Jim Clark also faces competition for the Republican nod with James Metts and Bob Bagley seeking the office.

There are other key races on the Montgomery County ballot including County Treasurer, County Clerk and District Clerk.

Click here to found out what else on the ballot.

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